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Oh an BTW, if my above response indicates that I agreed with all parts then I do not. However, the persons on the programme were selected to give exactly the content that the makers required (which is a little different to editing to get what you want).

The programme could have followed a vast number of gyms, and childrens training, and i'm sure opinions would have been vastly different. In fact, I know of a gym that was scheduled to be part of the programme, spent weeks filming/interviewing, and found out that none of the material was to be used. when the programme was aired. The reason?? None of the material gained at the gym was 'contreversial' enough. There was no swearing at kids, full body/head protection was always used, the kids were always there by choice, parents were not involved with training etc etc etc.

So to me, the content has taken a very small snapshot of possible contributers, and selected the ones that provide the material that meets their objectives.

Hell - i'm suyre there are 'pushy parents' involved in motorcycle racing, and I know that more kids have died persuing this activity.

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Give this man a pint he knows what he's talking about (sorta lol) :eye:

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well if you're buying...... :cool:

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My eldest son 7 1/2 yrs old has been training in martial arts for nearly 3 yrs now(passed 11 belts)and should be a black belt within the next 12 months.

I started him training, as when he was born he was 6 weeks premature and very small (4lb-3oz) and was in special care for the first month of his life,he still is quite small for his age but back then i felt it was affecting his confidence and self esteem.

3 yrs on a what a differance martial arts has made to my little boys life,he's confident,popular and his teachers say he's a joy to teach,he may still be small but he's a little pocket rocket,but is also a kid who knows discipline and would never abuse his talents and when he's in his martial arts class and it's sparring time he always seems to choose to spar against the bigger kids(10/11yrs)lol.

I'm not a pushy parent but i would love to see him succeed and get to the very top in this sport,i am always more than happy to get him to all his classes and do extra training with him at home,as and when he wants to(i enjoy it as i spent many yrs training myself).

Regarding strictly baby fight club,i know that he wants to do competition himself and i would be happy to encourage him if thats what he wants to do,but how some parents approached the matter last night i have to say was bang out of order,those poor kids were more or less treated like animals.

Ithink martial arts(if taught in the right manner,for the right reasons)is great for kids,it gives them discipline,respect,fitness and helps their social skills and god knows with the world today(pedophiles,gangs etc)i feel it always gives your kids a chance/head start if they can look after themselves.

Here is a picture of my son last month,with his student of the year2007 trophy and medal,and also his certificate after passing his brown/black stripe belt.

Hope you like?

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...-3000003-1.jpg

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Diametrical opinions in this thread...


Well...


There's only one way to settle this...

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The martial artists vs the pacifists. Oh dear.

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He's a handsome little guy, good for him. FWIW, I agree with you.

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hehe, well I am actually a martial artist, I have done many years of Tae Kwon Do and I fully support martial arts. But I still think children should have a childhood rather than being born and immediately made to batter each other.

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There is little that is artisitc about Thai boxing. Discipline, yeah sure. Personally I would not let any of my kids do that at the age of 5, it's irresponsible I think. When they reach about 9 or so then something like Karate, Judor similar which is more about defense then yes. But all I remember from years of Thai boxing is that I was taught to attack first, ask questions later. I wanted to kick people in the head as hard as I could. And it go me into plenty more truble than if I'd not know how to throw my weight around. Mind you, I was younger and a bit less intelligent then (I know, hard to comprehend :p).

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Brilliant well done that lad! :D

Both my kids did karate for a couple of years because they wanted to. It kept them fit and taught them respect. :cool: